This book is a compilation of the life reflection papers written by Drs. Ernest and Brenda Sewell for a course requirement for the Ecumenical College of Bishops. Their children thought it fitting to... More > present their stories as a book for our family to read and enjoy for generations to come. We trust that you will also be inspired by the stories of two very powerful and influential people who answered the call of God.
"The Pastors" tells their story honestly and openly, letting us know that it is God and God alone who has the power to make something beautiful out of our lives. This dynamic couple has mentored many and has shaped the lives of not only their children and grandchildren, but they have touched the lives of many spiritual children everywhere.< Less

The ministry of the pastor involves shepherding the flock and sheep which Jesus Christ bought with His Own Blood. A shepherd, according to the dictionary, is someone whose job is to take care of... More > sheep. And to shepherd is to lead or guide a group of people somewhere, making sure that they go where you want them to go. I wish that all pastors know what this dictionary says about what it means to shepherd. This is because many pastors and shepherds are not leading or guiding their members and sheep in their churches to where they want them to go (or where they should go). Sheep without a shepherd scatter, being unguided. But it is surprising to see that while a shepherd who takes care of sheep (animal) will do all he can to make sure that they don’t go astray, many pastors (shepherds) to whom God has committed the sheep of Believers into their hands are allowing them to go astray.< Less

The Ministry of a Pastor
This powerful book, which is volume 5 in the Ministry Gifts series of 7 volumes, makes available God’s answers to questions like:
Who is a pastor?
What are the signs... More > of a true pastor?
What are the 10 ways of executing the ministry of a pastor effectively?
What are some of the wrong notions about the ministry of a pastor?
What are the 10 special warnings for pastors?
Why will some churches fold up while some new ones spring up?
What are the right and wrong reasons for starting a church?
What are the true secrets of church growth?
What are the 10 wrong ways a pastor should avoid in raising money?
What are the right ways in which a pastor can raise money for God's work?
What are the roles of a pastor's wife?< Less

This work is designed as a mentoring tool for pastors. In the Pastoral Epistles, the apostle Paul is literally teaching, directing, discipling, and mentoring two of his maturing pastoral students.... More > Each of these two pastors, having been placed in local church situations, facing their own unique set of circumstances, in two different cultural and geographical locations, is being helped in the fulfillment of his responsibilities by their concerned and compassionate mentor.
All pastors, particularly young pastors, need help in carrying out their God-given privilege of shepherding a flock of people. The hope of offering this book is to provide a helpful “go to” practical tool for seasoned pastors to utilize as they reproduce themselves in the lives of younger men. May God honor our efforts as we commit the things we’ve learned to faithful men who will in turn be able to train and equip others.< Less

This collection has the following works:
Visions
Commandments
Similitudes
The work comprises five visions, twelve mandates, and ten parables. It relies on allegory and pays special attention to the... More > Church, calling the faithful to repent of the sins that have harmed it.
The book was originally written in Rome, in the Greek language, but a Latin translation was made very shortly afterwards. Only the Latin version has been preserved in full; of the Greek, the last fifth or so is missing.
The shepherd is one of the meanings that was probably attached to some figurines of the Good Shepherd as well as a symbol for Christ, or a traditional pagan kriophoros.< Less

Pastor Tom's Psalms is a devotional Bible study book, composed of elaborated articles from the newsletter of Hillcrest Christian Church of Oklahoma City. The subjects covered are: the life and... More > ministry of the Apostle Paul, Risen with Christ, The Ten Amendments (a study of the evolution of religion from the Old Testament to the New), Kingdom Ambassadors (a study of the Twelve Apostles, including their lives and the meanings of their names), and a look at Elizabeth and Mary, the mothers of John the Baptizer and Jesus the Christ, respectively. This is written for laity and clergy alike, in simple English.< Less

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